Grapevine

More than 200 beers from California, Germany, Britain (the rare Traquair House from Scotland) and Belgium (Blanches de Bruges, St. Feuillien and Chimay) will be available for sampling at a tasting at Il Forno tonight. Wine Expo is hosting the tasting; Il Forno is preparing food complementary to the beers.

Reservations required. 7 p.m. Il Forno, 2901 Ocean Park, Santa Monica; (310) 828-4428. $25.